OUR TOWN: Here's to 51 years of marriage; and, local gets published

Ormond Beach Observer
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A couple celebrates 51 years of marriage with family, friends; an Ormond Beacher writes a Civil War novel; don't just write poetry, slam it; and, register now for a charity 5K.

BY THE OBSERVER STAFF

Cheers to 51 years of marriage!

Ormond Beach’s Sandy and Diane Dunn celebrated their 51^st wedding anniversary Aug. 18, surrounded by friends and family, at Houligan’s Irish Sports Pub, in Destination Daytona. The night was planned by the couple’s three kids, Leanne Hansard, Greg Dunn and Dan Dunn.

Local author pens Civil War novel

Ormond Beach’s Kathy Stickney goes back in time, to the Civil War, in her new historical novel, “For Those I Love,” which is out now.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the story follows those who fought and suffered together, with only their faith in God and love for their families sustaining them.

Stickney is a genealogist and has researched her family for 18 years. Her book can be found on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or tatepublishing.com.

Call 877-727-0697, or email [email protected].

Poets needed for slam: Aug. 31

The Daytona Beach arts cinema, Cinematique, at 242 S. Beach St., will continue its Fifth Saturday Poetry Slam 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and the organizers are looking for poets.

Open to all spoken-word poets, the competition offers a $50 first and $25 Cinematique gift certificate for second. Admission is $5.

The first 12 poets to reserve will be allowed to compete, with all others invited to read a poem at the open mic that follows.

Ormond Beach’s David Axelrod, director of the Creative Happiness Institute, will emcee. Email [email protected], or call 337-4567.

Charity 5K coming soon!

Halifax Health – Hospice of Volusia-Flagler will host its 12^th-annual 5K Run & Walk — Celebrating the Spirit of Caregiving 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle, in Port Orange.

All proceeds will benefit the Halifax Health — Hospice Family Caregiver Program.

The event, sponsored by Glenn Yarbrough, senior vice president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will also feature a .25-mile Kiddie Dash, for kids 10 and younger.

Register at hovf.org/5k. Online registration ends 5 pm Sept. 5. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for kids, before Sept. 1. After, rates increase.

Call 322-4747.

The hospital is also beginning its Hearts and Hooves grief camps next month. The first camp, a family retreat, will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. Two other retreats are planned Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. All retreats take place at the Artquest School of Art & Design, 571 Leeway Trail, in Ormond Beach.

Call 258-5100.